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VA03 LRU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 144,208 miles on the clock, averaging 6,844 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for VA03 LRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,844

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,077
Average per year6,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 LRU 6k41k75k110k144k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage142,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage138,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage133,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage130,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage123,368 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage115,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage108,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage98,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,198 miles
PASS
Mileage89,685 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage78,748 miles
Since last MOT+10,599 miles
PASS
Mileage68,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage59,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage49,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage45,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage39,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage32,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage25,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage19,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage13,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage6,074 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 LRU

What car is VA03 LRU?

VA03 LRU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 LRU?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 LRU was 144,208 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 LRU passed its MOT?

VA03 LRU has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is VA03 LRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 LRU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA03 LRU?

VA03 LRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.